Tucked in the beating heart of Brooklyn is an enclave known for airy lofts and convenient proximity to Williamsburg. Welcome to Bushwick, Brooklyn. Here you will find art galleries, restaurants, and vibrant street art that appears tailor-made for Instagram.
In this episode of our YouTube series, Know the Neighborhood, we give you an inside look at Bushwick and sit down with a resident to talk about what it’s really like to live there.
As of April 2023, the median asking price in Bushwick was $1.2 million, but the neighborhood has properties available across a wide range of price points. The median asking rent was $3,250 as of April 2023, which is just below Brooklyn’s median ask rent of $3,300. There’s more to know about this NYC neighborhood.
Why Is Bushwick, Brooklyn a Great Place to Live?
Colorful row houses in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Some were once home to brewers in the 1800s. (Getty Images)
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Bushwick
373 Palmetto Street
$639,000
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Bushwick
1411 Bushwick Avenue
$599,000
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Bushwick
23 Bleecker Street
$580,125
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Bushwick
27 Kossuth Place
$750,000
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Bushwick
1020 Hancock Street
$659,000
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Bushwick
1484 De Kalb Avenue
$625,000
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Bushwick
1218 Putnam Avenue
$555,000
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Bushwick
64 Stanhope Street
$750,000
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Bushwick
1020 Hancock Street
$669,000
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Bushwick
23 Bleecker Street
$639,175
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Bushwick
1411 Bushwick Avenue
$725,000
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Bushwick
1411 Bushwick Avenue
$670,000
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First, let’s talk about location. Bushwick is one of Brooklyn’s northernmost areas, near two popular neighborhoods, Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Another huge draw? Many streets have an industrial look punctuated by an artistic vibe, says Ali Raza, a licensed real estate salesperson at R New York. He recently had a Bushwick, Brooklyn listing in contract in just seven days — a sign that the market there is bustling.
There’s much to do and see in Bushwick, Brooklyn. For instance, Raza touts the nightlife options, like dance club and performing arts venue House of Yes, which Time Out once called one of the 50 best things to do globally (it’s currently hosting virtual events only, as of press time). Of course, people who enjoy time outdoors will appreciate the area’s green spaces: Maria Hernandez Park and Irving Square Park.
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Bushwick
150 Noll Street
$2,815No Fee
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Bushwick
1094 Madison Street
$2,862No Fee
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Bushwick
1094 Madison Street
$2,395No Fee
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Bushwick
133 Stanhope Street
$2,950No Fee
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Bushwick
124 Linden Street
$2,800No Fee
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1.5
Bushwick
51 Eldert Street
$2,500No Fee
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Bushwick
634 Kosciusko Street
$2,700No Fee
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1.5
Bushwick
1209 Dekalb Avenue
$2,700No Fee
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Bushwick
41 Troutman Street
$2,600No Fee
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Bushwick
762 Hart Street
$2,993No Fee
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1.5
Bushwick
1106 Bushwick Avenue
$2,474No Fee
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Bushwick
340 Evergreen Avenue
$2,837No Fee
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Brooklyn Is Brimming With Breweries
No guide about Bushwick, Brooklyn is complete without mentioning the many watering holes. All are a nod to its roots as a brewery mecca. In fact, Brooklyn was home to some 45 breweries between the 1890s and 1915, with many brewmasters constructing their homes in Bushwick. One great place to grab a brew is King County Brewers Collective. It’s inside a 5,000 square foot warehouse and offers cheekily named offerings on tap, like ‘Superhero Sidekicks’ and ‘Penguin vs. Hipster.’ Did we mention comedian Eddy Murphy was raised here — and actor Jackie Gleason attended Bushwick High School?
Where Did Bushwick, Brooklyn Get Its Name?
You’ll find many street murals in Bushwick, Brooklyn. (Getty Images)
In 1638, Dutch settlers purchased what’s now known as Bushwick, Brooklyn, from the indigenous Canarsie tribe. Back then, the land was all trees. When Governor Peter Stuyvesant chartered the plot in 1660, he bestowed the name Boswyck, Dutch for “refuge or town in the woods.” The moniker stuck. Eventually, the area’s name evolved into “Bushwick.”
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Lenox Hill
236 East 78th Street
$2,600No Fee
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East Harlem
126 East 101st Street
$2,475No Fee
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Hudson Heights
711 West 190th Street
$2,900No Fee
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East Harlem
126 East 101st Street
$1,950No Fee
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Hell’s Kitchen
421 West 56th Street
$2,390No Fee
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Midtown South
9 East 32nd Street
$2,975No Fee
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Kips Bay
221 East 33rd Street
$2,950No Fee
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Gramercy Park
358 East 19th Street
$3,000No Fee
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Hamilton Heights
615 West 150th Street
$2,500No Fee
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Lower East Side
139 Eldridge Street
$2,800No Fee
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West Village
244 West 10th Street
$2,200No Fee
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Yorkville
316 East 89th Street
$2,500No Fee
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How Long Does It Take to Get to Bushwick, Brooklyn?
Bushwick offers a mix of old and new housing types. (From a listing: 908 Bushwick Avenue #4B)
If you love the “me time” you get from a commute, living in Bushwick will be your happy place. For instance, you can hop on the L train, transfer to the F at 14th Street, and be in Midtown Manhattan in nearly 40 minutes. However, if you work from home, you may never want to leave. There’s so much to do in the area, especially with all the hotspots of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, just a few blocks walk away.
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Greenpoint
95 Clay Street
$1,950No Fee
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Greenpoint
195 Driggs Avenue
$2,540No Fee
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Greenpoint
262 Kingsland Avenue
$3,000No Fee
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Greenpoint
1 Bell Slip
$2,486No Fee
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Greenpoint
1 Bell Slip
$2,679No Fee
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Greenpoint
1 Bell Slip
$2,713No Fee
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Greenpoint
1 Bell Slip
$2,722No Fee
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Greenpoint
85 Commercial Street
$2,940No Fee
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Greenpoint
1077 Manhattan Avenue
$2,520No Fee
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Greenpoint
77 Commercial Street
$2,940No Fee
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Greenpoint
1010 Lorimer Street
$2,400No Fee
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Greenpoint
196 Green Street
$2,950No Fee
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What Are the Housing Options in Bushwick, Brooklyn?
Newly renovated townhouses on Covert Street in Bushwick. (From a listing: 36 Covert Street #1)
You can expect to find old industrial warehouses converted into apartment buildings. Many of these spaces offer units with lots of room for both work and play. “The housing stock in Bushwick comes in three different types: 20% single-family homes, 30% multifamily buildings, with the remainder as new development condos and luxury rental buildings,” says Raza. The plethora of options provide something for everyone, as you’ll see if you look at the currently available real estate. (Psst, here are more affordable Brooklyn neighborhoods.)
The area’s historic buildings are eye-catching. Architecture buffs flock to Bushwick to ogle the Greek Revival Reformed Church of South Bushwick. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to its fluted columns and jaw-dropping spire. Similarly, there’s also the Flemish Revival firehouse, Engine Company 252. The structure has a red sandstone, brick, and terracotta facade built circa 1896.
The Best Restaurants in Bushwick, Brooklyn
Roberts’s Pizzeria in Bushwick arguably serves best pizza in NYC. (Getty Images)
Many celebrities (hello, Beyoncé!) flock to Bushwick, Brooklyn, for delicious eats. For example, Roberta’s, which churns out some of the best pizza in NYC. Raza’s go-to order is the “Bee Sting” pizza, which includes a thick drizzle of honey. Another local favorite? Faro, a locavore pasta joint known for its Michelin-starred chef. For summery surf shack vibes, proceed directly to the Bushwick, Brooklyn’s outpost of Sea Wolf. Delectable dishes include wood-fired lobster tacos and lobster and bacon cheeseburgers. The best part? No sand in your shoes!